Things to Do in Wales

Holidays in Wales are always a magical experience whether you’re doing a day trip to a certain area or spending a few days exploring. It is a thriving and vibrant place, with a fascinating mythical atmosphere and so much history, you’ll never want to leave! No two visits are the same, you’ll find extensive parkland, national parks, countryside and greenery for those that want a rural feel to their holiday. There are historical buildings giving you an insight into the diverse and fascinating heritage of Wales, with everything from castles to Roman remains, modern and quirky city centres with excellent shopping facilities. A great night life, particularly in the cities, restaurants, cafes and pubs galore… Wales really is the perfect holiday destination whether you’re looking for something family friendly, a romantic get away or you just fancy getting away from it all for a few days.

If you want something to get the blood pumping, you’ll find ample attractions, ranging from sporting activities, taking in cycling, football, rugby, white water rafting and more, there are helicopter tours, adventure parks and everything else you can possibly think of. There are options for activities that are family-friendly, those that are perfect for stag or hen dos and everything in between. The majority of attractions in Wales are suitable whatever your ability or mobility. The bigger attractions make a real effort to be as inclusive as possible and even the smaller, more rural ones, have provisions to make sure every guest has a great time.

It isn’t just adrenaline pumping attraction options, if you want some peace and quiet you’ll find that here too with the beautiful gardens and parklands, some incredible spa and health retreats, plus there are hundreds of examples of history for you to explore, either with a guide or at your own pace. From Roman amphitheatres to castles, there is something for everyone.

Wales offers fantastic value for money and is a great holiday destination for anyone who is on a budget. With the amount of natural beauties and heritage all around you, you won’t have to dig too deep to have a good time. Also there is a friendly atmosphere wherever you visit in the country and that’s often enough to make you feel like you’re somewhere very special.

Wales’ capital, Cardiff, is well known for being a student favourite and is a popular party town, but it isn’t all about shopping and boozing, though there are some amazing options for anyone who does like doing those things! Cardiff is a great destination for families or anyone who wants to spend their time sober, there are some great historic buildings, museums and art galleries as well as theatres and it is one of the flattest cities in the UK and well served by public transport.

You might have heard that Wales is one of the wettest places in the UK and while it does rain a fair bit, it does also have areas that get more sunlight than Milan on average, so you could feasibly top up your tan while you’re there!

There are ample attractions, sites of interest and more for you to explore while on holiday in Wales and the vast majority are accessible, so add a few of them to your itinerary!